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After the long conflict in Gaza, most of them had to live in shelters and are preparing for the winter season. The UN is trying to ensure the entry of basic supplies such as tents, heaters and fuel to meet humanitarian needs in the region.
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric provided up-to-date information about the developments in the Middle East at the daily press conference held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Stating that preparations for the rainy season are continuing rapidly in Gaza, where most of the people are forced to live in shelters, Dujarric stated that they created mass heating points in 88 regions containing 10 percent of the population of Gaza in the first 3 weeks of September, but the material shortage has not been overcome.
"However, many more tents are needed, as well as shelter kits, heaters and regular fuel shipments. When temperatures drop, thousands of heating points will be needed to meet the needs of the public," Dujarric said.
"Israeli authorities must approve the entry of critical materials and do so quickly," said Dujarric, emphasizing that work such as renovating worn-out shelters in Gaza and opening blocked drainage lines must be completed.
Dujarric shared his prediction that the tents, tarpaulins and insulation kits that are in the process of purchasing due to lack of financing "will only be able to support 50 thousand households."
The Spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General stated that the stock of winter clothing for Palestinians in Gaza is currently only sufficient for approximately 9 thousand households.
Dujarric reminded that in the occupied West Bank, Israeli authorities declared the Masafer Yatta region of Hebron city as a "target practice area" and evaluated the possibility that one in every 5 Palestinians in this region may have been "displaced or affected by demolition activities" in the last 4 weeks.
Stating that they are in contact with UN humanitarian aid partners in the region, Dujarric noted that they received information from these organizations about the Palestinians affected by the destruction of 35 houses and other structures in the West Bank on Thursday.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Under press pressure, Israeli authorities may grant temporary permission for critical supplies to enter Gaza.
Possible · Within weeks
The UN may call for new funds in case the existing supplies in Gaza are exhausted.
Likely · Within months

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